Chicago, IL events in November 2026

Illinois in November 2026

• Loyola Chicago vs. The Citadel (men's basketball)

  Nov 2, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. The Citadel, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UIC vs. St. Francis (Ill.) (men's basketball)

  Nov 2, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. St. Francis (Ill.), 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Loyola Chicago vs. Wright State (women's basketball)

  Nov 3, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Wright State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Chicago Language Cafe at Revolution Brewing

  Nov 5, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Food & Drink · Free admission

  6-9 p.m. language-exchange meetup (first and third Thursdays).

  Source: Venue

• Loyola Chicago vs. West Georgia (men's basketball)

  Nov 5, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. West Georgia, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UIC vs. Robert Morris (men's basketball)

  Nov 6, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Robert Morris, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Christmas Around the World at the Museum of Science and Industry

  Nov 7, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Holiday · Paid / ticketed

  Annual holiday exhibit opens Nov 7.

  Source: Tourism board

• UIC vs. Northwestern (women's basketball)

  Nov 8, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Northwestern, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UIC vs. UNC Greensboro (men's basketball)

  Nov 9, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. UNC Greensboro, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• State Farm Champions Classic

  Nov 10, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Paid / ticketed

  College basketball doubleheader, Nov. 10, 2026.

  Source: Event organizer (ESPN Events)

• Loyola Chicago vs. Arkansas State (women's basketball)

  Nov 11, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Arkansas State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UIC vs. Chicago State (women's basketball)

  Nov 11, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Chicago State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• A Christmas Carol (Goodman Theatre)

  Nov 13, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Holiday · Paid / ticketed

  Holiday play.

  Source: Aggregator

• Loyola Chicago vs. Milwaukee (women's basketball)

  Nov 14, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Milwaukee, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Loyola Chicago vs. Wichita State (men's basketball)

  Nov 18, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Wichita State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UIC vs. Chicago State (men's basketball)

  Nov 18, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Chicago State.

  Source: University athletics

• UIC vs. Lindenwood (women's basketball)

  Nov 19, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Lindenwood, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• 113th Annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting

  Nov 20, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Holiday · Free admission

  6 p.m. ceremony ending with fireworks.

  Source: Tourism board

• Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting

  Nov 20, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Tree lighting at 6 p.m.

  Source: City government

• Christkindlmarket Chicago (Daley Plaza)

  Nov 20, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Market · Free admission

  30th anniversary season; free admission; Sun-Thu 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-9; Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve 11-4.

  Source: Organizer

• Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville

  Nov 20, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Market · Free admission

  Free outdoor market at Winterland at Gallagher Way.

  Source: Tourism board

• ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo

  Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · Chicago, IL · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Over three million lights.

  Source: Tourism board

• Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

  Nov 21, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Parade at 5:30 p.m.

  Source: Organizer

• UIC vs. Ball State (women's basketball)

  Nov 21, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Ball State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

  Nov 21, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Festival · Free admission

  Lights Festival Lane 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; parade 5:30 p.m.; fireworks 7:30 p.m.

  Source: Organizer

• Blue Man Group

  Nov 24, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Theater & Comedy · Paid / ticketed

  Source: Aggregator

• Loyola Chicago vs. DePaul (women's basketball)

  Nov 24, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. DePaul, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

  Nov 26, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Parade · Free admission

  7:45-10 a.m. on State Street.

  Source: Tourism board

• Loyola Chicago vs. Valparaiso (women's basketball)

  Nov 29, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Valparaiso, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UIC vs. Canisius (men's basketball)

  Nov 29, 2026 · Chicago, IL · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Canisius, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics